Nature Talks, Field Trips, News & Publications
Upcoming events are listed below by category. See all upcoming events for the combined list.
Meetings with Nature Talks
Members Night (Hybrid Meeting)
Short presentations by members.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – MEMBERS ONLY
London, Ontario N6K 4T1 Canada
For more, see all scheduled future meetings.
Field Trips
Komoka Provincial Park Ponds – Great Views of Wildlife
Wildlife is abundant in the ponds and adjacent wetland and open fields in Komoka Provincial Park – The Ponds. This location is separate from the one along the Thames River.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – MEMBERS ONLY
Midlesex Centre, Ontario Canada
Hullett Provincial Wildlife Area Birding
We will explore several ponds and trails in this natural area just north of Clinton.
MEMBERS ONLY – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
For more, see all scheduled future trips.
Club News
- Volunteers Needed
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AT THE NATURE LONDON BOOTH
Please email Jennifer if you can contribute an hour or more of your time at the Nature London booth to talk to people. There are three events that could use some assistance: Earthfest on April 20, Spring Species ID Workshop on April 27, and Go Wild Grow Wild Green Expo on May 4.
- Find Anything on Nature London’s Website
WEBSITE SEARCH BUTTON
In the footer of each webpage, there are some helpful links and a search button that looks like this. Try it!
- Conservation Action Committee Action Alerts
NOW ANYONE CAN JOIN THE ACTION ALERT MAILING LIST
Members and non-members may subscribe to action alerts at any time. One can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of each action alert email.
In the future, action alerts will be logged on the website.
- Chimney Swift Monitoring Program
NEW CHIMNEY SWIFT MONITORS WELCOME!
Join us in tracking these threatened birds. Experienced monitors are ready to welcome and orient you. Click on the swift image for information about swifts and monitoring.
- YouTube Channel
NATURE IN THE CITY RECORDINGS
All six presentations from the 2024 Nature in the City Event have been added. Members can use the password to access these and other recordings.
- Members Night
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS ON MEMBERS NIGHT, APRIL 12
The Indoor Meetings Committee is seeking members willing to give a 10-minute presentation at our members’ night. If you have some photos, a video, an observation, or results from a research study that the Nature London membership would find interesting, please get in touch with the Indoor Meetings Committee.
Please note, that due to the technical limits of streaming hybrid meetings, we can only accommodate individuals willing to present in person at the Civic Garden Complex. Video contributions can be shown in person, but cannot be streamed on Zoom; however, a link can be shared for the online audience. Please email the Committee at indoor.meetings@naturelondon.ca.
For retired items, see Archived News.
The Cardinal Online
The Cardinal – Winter 2024 Edition
In this edition: Get to Know the Awards Committee, Coyotes in the City, Awards Banquet Highlights and the Christmas Bird Count Results. For online access, see The Cardinal Issues Online and enter the password from the back of your current member card.
Cover photo of a Dark-eyed Junco by Nick Bell.
Social Media
Follow us on our Facebook page and visit (or subscribe to) our YouTube channel. When you join or renew your membership, you may subscribe to Conservation Action Alerts and the E-Newsletter (twice each month).
Members can see recordings of recent Nature in the City, Indoor Meeting and Birding Wing presentations. Each will be available for a limited time only.
Community Events
Earthfest London 2024
Nature London will bee there! Full details at Earthfest’s website.
Earth Day Celebration: A Special Performance
A very special presentation of the Mass for All Creatures by London composer Oliver Whitehead.
London, Ontario Canada
For more, see all scheduled future community events.
Stay Informed: Beyond Nature London
With so many nature organizations in Ontario, it is impossible to present all of the news that may be of interest to Nature London members. For more information on emailed newsletters, see subscribing to newsletters. You may also visit other nature-related and environment-related organizations.
Species at Risk List Update
The Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has reported changes in species at risk designations. To view the details of these changes, see the Species at Risk Bulletin.
Solutions at Scale: Urban Forestry Education Series
ReForest London, forestry experts, and environmental enthusiasts from across Canada announced a ground-breaking environmental education series. With a 10-part webinar series and a 2-day virtual conference, Solutions at Scale is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. See more information and how to register today!
Ontario Nature Invites You to Submit and Share
Ontario Nature wants to include more content from the network and will feature a story or two each month from network groups, as well as other resources. For more information or to share your stories and links please email naturenetwork@ontarionature.org